Penang water issue: Traders reminded not to hike prices of containers, mineral water

Traders in Penang are reminded not to take advantage by increasing the prices of water containers and bottled mineral water arbitrarily as people brace for the scheduled water supply disruption from Jan 10 to 14.

State Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry deputy director A Mogan said that enforcement action could be taken against those who violate the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.

“We have enforcement officers conducting daily inspections and monitoring at...